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Gabriel Agbonlahor waits to learns fate after red card against Manchester United

Gary Jacob

December 23 2014, 1:36am, The Times

Agbonlahor was adjudged to have used “excessive force” in a tackle on YoungAdrian Dennis/Getty Images

Aston Villa will learn today whether their appeal against a red card handed to Gabriel Agbonlahor has been successful.

Paul Lambert, the Villa manager, believes that the ban can be overturned after reviewing the incident that occurred in the 1-1 draw at home to Manchester United on Saturday.

Agbonlahor was adjudged to have used “excessive force” in a tackle on Ashley Young in the second half. Young and Louis van Gaal, the United manager, admitted that they thought the challenge was worth only a yellow card.

If the 28-year-old is banned, he will miss Barclays Premier League matches against Swansea City on Boxing Day, Sunderland on Sunday and Crystal Palace on New Year’s Day.